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11.7.3  Disagreement Between Indication and Actual Flow
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Set the parameters correctly.
Examine the condition of the fluid in the 
flowtube, of bubbles, and of grounding.
Execute zero adjustment when the 
flowtube is filled completely with fluid and 
when the fluid is not moving.
● Change the mounting position or piping 
so that the flowtube is 
completely filled with fluid.
● Switch to vertical mounting.
Install a defoaming device on the 
flowtube’s upstream side.
Completely ground the flowmeter 
(Read Section 4.4.)
Use within the specified conductivity range.
Confirm that a valve is located 
immediately upstream of the flowtube 
(i.e., on the upstream side).
● Remove scales. Especially clean the 
electrodes and their vincinity.
● Use a soft brush or cloth to perform 
scale removal, and make sure that the 
lining is not damaged.
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● If any valve located immediately 
upstream of the flowtube is used in a 
half-open condition, the indication may 
be affected by turbulence in the flow.
● Relocate the valve to the downstream 
side.
● If the valve must be located on the 
upstream side, ensure that the minimum 
distance to the flowmeter is 10 times 
the flow-tube diameter; alternatively, 
use the valve fully open.
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Are parameters 
set correctly?
Is the tube 
filled completely with 
fluid?
Is the 
flowmeter completely 
grounded?
Is the 
fluid likely to contain 
deposits?
Is a valve 
located immediately upstream 
of the flowtube?
Examine the operation of the converter 
using an AM012 calibrator in order to 
determine whether the fault lies in the 
converter or in the flowtube.
Contact a service center.
Was zero 
adjustment carried out 
correctly?
Does the fluid 
contain bubbles?
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Does the 
conductivity stay within the 
specified range?